Exhibition Specialist (Production)

Legislative Branch - Library of Congress · Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Company

Legislative Branch - Library of Congress

Location

Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

This position is located in the Exhibits Office, Center for Exhibits and Interpretation in the Office of the Librarian.

The position description number for this position is 012107.

The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: 

Duties for this position require the incumbent to stand for long periods, lift and carry heavy objects and items weighing up to 45 pounds above head, recurring bending, reaching and stretching.

A required pre-placement physical and then a recurring physical examination every three (3) years is required to perform the work of the position. After an offer of employment has been made and before commencement of duties, the selectee MUST be physically qualified by the Library’s Health Office.

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to handle a variety of valuable and sometimes fragile objects using approved museum/conservation techniques.**

Knowledge of the techniques and materials used in the fabrication and installation of exhibit components for museum-quality exhibitions.**

Ability to manage a diverse workload and to work simultaneously on exhibitions and projects with numerous deadlines.**

Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and machinery and a variety of building and archival materials for the production of exhibit components.

Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide liaison services.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position.

Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.

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Experience

General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that demonstrated the skills and creativity needed to use the tools or equipment associated with the work. Because talent and creative ability are vital to successful work performance, samples of work or other suitable evidence of technical competence may be required. Unpaid experience that is pertinent should be credited based upon its relevance to the work of the particular position to be filled.

Examples of qualifying general experience include: design and construction of exhibits, posters, photographic displays, signs, or displays of art or technical equipment; preparation or mounting of museum specimens; wood carving, sculpting, illustrating, interior or industrial design; or the use of tools and techniques related to carpentry, plastics, sheet metal, electrical or electronics work, machining, painting, molding, or in making machines, apparatus, and instruments.

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work in the appropriate field, e.g., design, modelmaking, art, taxidermy, or restoration.

You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.

Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.

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06/07/2024

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